Citric and gluconic acid production from fig by Aspergillus niger using solid-state fermentation

Roukas, T

HERO ID

1170465

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2000

Language

English

PMID

11320416

HERO ID 1170465
In Press No
Year 2000
Title Citric and gluconic acid production from fig by Aspergillus niger using solid-state fermentation
Authors Roukas, T
Journal Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Volume 25
Issue 6
Page Numbers 298-304
Abstract The production of citric and gluconic acids from fig by Aspergillus niger ATCC 10577 in solid-state fermentation was investigated. The maximal citric and gluconic acids concentration (64 and 490 g/kg dry figs, respectively), citric acid yield (8%), and gluconic acid yield (63%) were obtained at a moisture level of 75%, initial pH 7.0, temperature 30 degrees C, and fermentation time in 15 days. However, the highest biomass dry weight (40 g/kg wet substrate) and sugar utilization (90%) were obtained in cultures grown at 35 degrees C. The addition of 6% (w/w) methanol into substrate increased the concentration of citric and gluconic acid from 64 and 490 to 96 and 685 g/kg dry fig, respectively.
Doi 10.1038/sj.jim.7000101
Pmid 11320416
Wosid WOS:000167442200003
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Language Text English
Keyword citric acid; gluconic acid; fig; Aspergillus niger; solid-state fermentation
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